Mahmood Mamdani on Zohran’s rise, colonialism, and US political change

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete December 6, 2025 at 08:30 PM

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In a December 6, 2025 interview on UpFront, scholar Mahmood Mamdani discusses the lasting impact of colonialism on global politics, particularly in Uganda. He examines this in his new book, "Slow Poison: Idi Amin, Yoweri Museveni, and the Making of the Ugandan State," which explores how colonial rule shaped Uganda's political institutions and leaders. Mamdani also reflects on political changes in the United States, specifically the potential election of his son, Zohran Mamdani, as the first Muslim mayor of New York City. He views this as a sign of significant generational shifts in US politics. The interview explores these colonial legacies, the rise of multipolarity, and their implications for global politics.

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Key Player Opposition Context

New York City 40% Uganda ×250% Yoweri Museveni 60% Idi Amin 70% Zohran Mamdani 80% Mahmood Mamdani ×2100%

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colonial legacies 90% us politics 80% uganda 70% political change 70% mahmood mamdani 60% zohran mamdani 60% yoweri museveni 50% idi amin 50% global politics 40% multipolarity 40%